Bruckheimer confirms talks with Hamilton on F1 The Movie sequel

Hollywood heavyweight Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that discussions are already underway for a sequel to F1 The Movie, following its runaway global success.

The film – starring Brad Pitt – has roared to nearly $630 million worldwide since its release in June 2025, and it looks like the story of Sonny Hayes and APXGP may not be over just yet.

Speaking to Forbes, Bruckheimer revealed that he and Lewis Hamilton, who served as executive producer on the first film, have already met to discuss what might come next.

“We met with Lewis Hamilton a couple of weeks ago, and started talking about some ideas,” said the veteran producer.

The film’s critical and commercial momentum has clearly kept fans hungry for more. Bruckheimer explained that audience enthusiasm continues to surprise him during ongoing screenings in London.

“We're in London right now, and we've screened the movie twice every night for the last three nights,” he explained.

“We have the audience in there, and the first question I ask them is, 'How many of you have not seen this movie?' 80% of the hands go up, and it's unbelievable.

“The other 20% have seen it several times. People that haven't seen it say, 'Oh, it's not my kind of movie.' It is your kind of movie. It's emotional, fun, and it's a great night out at the theater.”

Keeping It Real on Track

Bruckheimer also praised director Joseph Kosinski and the production team – along with Formula 1 itself – for their commitment to authenticity.

“If you’re going to make a movie about F1, then you had better do it for real, and that’s what Joe and our whole team wanted to do,” he said.

“They spent four months training in these cars, starting with an F4, then an F2, and finally our car. It was an experience that we couldn't have done without F1.

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“Stefano Domenicali, the president and CEO of Formula 1, really leaned in and helped make this movie as authentic as possible so we could travel to nine different tracks.”

With a record-breaking debut, an impassioned fanbase, and Hamilton’s creative influence steering the next chapter, a sequel seems all but inevitable.

And if Bruckheimer’s enthusiasm is any indication, the follow-up could shift F1 The Movie from a one-off blockbuster into a full-blown franchise.

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